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Volunteers needed for run

Weekly FMWR briefing for March 17-23

Special to the Courier

POSTED:March 17, 2014 3:16 p.m.

You can help make the Extreme 5K Color Run around Holbrook Outdoor Recreation Area a success.

Volunteers are needed from 7 a.m.-noon April 5 to help with set-up, parking, sign-up, color throwing stations and clean-up. To find out more, e-mail Courtney Cameron at Courtney.cameron@us.army.mil or call 767-6212.

Also, registration for runners is under way. It costs $20 per person until March 24 and $30 after that.

Track renovation

Quick Track, across from Newman Fitness Center, is closed for renovations. It is scheduled to reopen by May 17. For additional information, call 767-8326.

Characters Corkan

Kids, meet and take a picture with your favorite characters during our meet and greet at Corkan Plaza’s Adventure Golf from 9:30-11:30 a.m. March 29.

Are you the best in power lifting or bench press? Find out April 12 in “The Rock” Power Lifting and Bench Press Competition at Newman Fitness Center. Weigh-in begins at 8:30 a.m. and the competition at 10:15.

Contestants will be placed in different weight classes and must complete a bench press to qualify for an award. Each competitor will attempt three lifts. The highest overall weight will determine class winners.

Awards will be presented to the top lifters.

Registration until March 28 is $10. The fee is $15 March 29-April 12.

For more information, call 767-3031.

Post-wide garage sale

Registration now for the Great FMWR Post-Wide Housing Garage Sale 8 a.m.-2 p.m. April 12 on Stewart and Hunter.

There is no charge to sell. Registration ensures your site is mapped for shoppers.

Only residents of post housing are eligible to sell, but everyone, including civilians, can shop.